COVID-19 Tips for Individuals Suffering from Addictions

Published 13 November 2020, in

At Nova Recovery, we have devised several COVID-19 tips for individuals suffering from addictions. Regardless of whether you are suffering from an addiction, or are in recovery, you can take advantage of our tips to alleviate the intensity of your addiction. Our tips can also be employed to diminish the chances of relapsing. If you…

Effects of alcoholism on the body and brain

Published 23 October 2020, in

As the number of people turning to alcohol each year continues to soar, the effects of alcoholism on the body and brain are becoming increasingly evident. In 2019, the NHS published their annual report that delved into the statistics regarding alcoholism in England.  This report confirmed that over 300,000 alcohol-related hospital admissions had been noted…

Relationship Between Addiction and Anxiety

Published 16 October 2020, in

If you’re suffering from an anxiety disorder, now consider the challenges of living with this, while fuelling a drug or alcohol addiction. On the other end of the spectrum, if you’re struggling with substance abuse, now imagine attempting to control anxious feelings or great worry. This is the reality for many individuals, where both conditions…

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Published 25 September 2020, in

Although we live in a country, albeit a world, where heavy alcohol intake is normalised, and alcohol addiction shouldn’t be taken lightly. There may still be some people who perceive addiction to alcohol or drugs as a selfish choice. However, addiction can affect anyone and is not a choice at all. It’s a painful physical…

Is alcoholism a disease?

Published 11 September 2020, in

This question has long been asked around the world, many people wonder whether alcoholism is a disease or if people who abused alcohol were just bad people. Even up to the early twentieth century, it was generally accepted that alcoholism is not a disease. However, more recently the concept that alcoholism is a disease which…

Addiction in the Elderly

Published 26 March 2020, in

According to recent NHS figures, the number of hospital admissions for pensioners with drug-related conditions has increased six fold over the last 10 years. Figures include admissions for addictions to painkillers and benzodiazepines, but also illegal drugs such as cannabis, cocaine and heroin. Elderly charities claim that it is harder for older people to cope…